Driller
(noun)
A person who operates a drilling machine, typically in mining, construction or oil and gas industries.
Origin:
From the verb drill meaning make a hole, bore or perforate, a driller is someone who performs the action of drilling.
Examples:
- The driller carefully guided the drill bit into the rock formation.
- The driller's job is to drill holes in the ground for the placement of explosives.
- The driller's skills are essential to extract minerals, oil, and gas from the earth.
- The driller had to wear protective gear to avoid noise and dust pollution.
- The driller's experience and knowledge of the drilling process is crucial for the success of the operation.